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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Letter to the birthday girl

So, I had some random post ready for today and then Megan surprised me with a guest post so of course that was way better. So, happy birthday to me and thank you to Megan for thinking of me and writing such a sweet post (and I swear I didn't ask her to.. but even if I did, it's my birthday alright?!).

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If you are a dedicated reader,
chances are you have already read many of the blog posts that Kristen has made
about our friendship. Well, I would love to share one from my perspective.
<3

To Kristen,

When I look back at the
beginning of our friendship I am in a happy place. I cannot imagine spending my
early 20’s with ANYONE ELSE. I am so thankful to share those memories with you.

Remember the first time we
met in a job interview – and it was basically a shit show cause I had no idea
what the eff I was doing so we talked about my accent and a Justin Timberlake
concert we both attended the night before? Classic. You were so funny and sweet
and I was like “finally! Someone I can bond with!!” (side note: I had no
friends that I felt a true friendship with…I was so lonely before I met Kristen
and decided I wanted to go back home. I had only been living there about 3 months).

Remember when you invited me
to your 21st birthday party and I was like “oh my god she likes
me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” oh yeah that was just in my head… :)

Remember when we got all
dolled up in all the make up and the shortest dresses and went to the best bars
in Sydney? Yeah. That was EVERY SINGLE WEEKEND. (side note: I ended up getting
a visa approval and decided to stay in Australia! To be extremely honest, I
don’t think I would have stayed if I hadn't met Kristen… I was dating this
silly guy that didn't appreciate me and he wasn't worth staying for… but she
totally was!!)

Remember when you left for it
felt like forever to travel the USA ALONE??! Took real guts. I was so proud of
you but also missed you terribly and was secretly jealous of the girls you hung
out with on your trip :P We even had an epic going away party for you. Because.
Any excuse to have a kick ass party.

Ahhh memory lane… I could
play that game for about 20 blog posts…. But those are just a few of the early memories
I have with you. You have been (and
still are) such an influential person in my life. You have taught me that you
don’t always have to say “yes.” You have taught me to be a stronger person… helped
me find my voice to stand up for myself. And for this I am forever grateful. Though we did not meet until later on in life,
I feel like you have helped mold me into the woman I am today.

side note from Kristen: this is one of my favourite photos of us because it is so random and hilarious.

We've laughed, cried, laughed
until we've cried…. Nursed each other through hangovers, supported each other
through break ups, make ups, and weddings :) You helped me through a mountain of
homesickness by just being there for me.

I love how our friendship has
evolved as we have gotten older (older…. Ew) we have matured into late
twenty-somethings together. I tell my Jack all the time that when KC and he
dies, me and you will move in together and get a bunch of cats. It will be
great.

But- maybe we should just celebrate
your 28th shall we?

Happy Birthday darling. I
hope you are spoiled to no end as you should be. I’ll always be here for you.

Megsy.

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Cue ugly crying. I have some pretty amazing best friends. Love you Megs! Here's to being friends the rest of our lives and becoming crazy cat ladies when our husbands are dead.

Happy birthday to me! 28 is good so far - I started the day with cupcakes, as you do. By the way guys!!! Megan started her own instagram (yay!) so pretty please follow her, please and thank you. Outfits, makeup, random stuff and cats. What more could you want? No really, please follow her.

50 comments:

Ok. Seriously. That could be the sweetest little gift any girlfriend could give. My best friend and I often say we're going to be like the Golden Girls. I love memories with those very special girlfriends that could be replaced by no one else. Happy birthday beautiful!

This letter is so sweet - it really is so meaningful to have a special friend like that (also, M and I totally have that same plan to become old lady roommates together, haha). HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Hope it's a wonderful day!

This is one of the best Birthday posts I've seen! The candid photo of you guys is one of my favorites. More people should just snap random pics of their friends and family like this. Off to follow Megan and hoping you're enjoying your cupcakes. Happy 28th Birthday sweet girl!

Happy Birthday Kris ... there are clearly so many onions around because my eyes are watering. Seriously though, this was absolutely beautiful and I hope you had the best day. Your bestie is the greatest. :)